Name: Tarragon Pesto
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup packed fresh tarragon leaves, (2 bunches); 1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves, (1-2 bunches); 1/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted and skinned (see Tip); 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 small clove garlic, quartered; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Tarragon Pesto

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The French flavor of tarragon inspires this pesto, which is wonderful stirred into a simple fish or chicken soup and brings a je ne sais quoi to chicken salad.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 cup

Nutrition Profile:

Gluten-Free Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 cup packed fresh tarragon leaves, (2 bunches)
1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves, (1-2 bunches)
1/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted and skinned (see Tip)
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 small clove garlic, quartered
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

Place all ingredients in a food processor; pulse a few times, then process until fairly smooth, or to the desired consistency, scraping down the sides occasionally.

Tips

Tip: Toasting hazelnuts: Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly browned, 7 to 9 minutes. After toasting, let hazelnuts cool for a few minutes, then rub together in a clean kitchen towel to release most of the papery skins.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

83	Calories
8g	Fat
2g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 2 tablespoons
Calories 83
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g	2%
Total Fat 8g	11%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Vitamin A 528IU	11%
Vitamin C 8mg	9%
Folate 13mcg	3%
Sodium 78mg	3%
Calcium 26mg	2%
Iron 1mg	3%
Magnesium 14mg	3%
Potassium 93mg	2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.